04-26-2021, 09:36 AM | #1 |
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Rear reflectors painted in black?
Folks, while I am thinking to get the matching body paint front reflectors, what do you all think if I get the rear ones painted in black to match black shadow line rather than paint them same as the body? (kinda match the 2 vertical front vents)
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04-26-2021, 09:57 AM | #2 |
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What exterior color are you working with here? That might make all the difference in if it would look good.
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I could see the black ones going well with the BG.
I believe IND is also working on a honeycomb mesh type rear reflector in black instead of the painted options so that could be an option for you as well.
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But I heard it is not easy to pop the rear reflectors out, is it true? |
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04-26-2021, 10:42 AM | #8 |
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the fronts are a must but i don't think painted black or even paint-matched parts really work for the rear. the red reflectors aren't too bad as they match with the taillights back there. Some sort of plastic mesh/honeycomb type part is needed IMO.
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Would it be easier to maybe tint the reflectors with like 5% film?
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body color for the front which is mandatory, rear is optional if you must I personally would go with jet black or gloss black
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Correct, we already in the works with Acexxon to offer the rear inserts.
With that said, if you are looking to get a set of OEM rear reflectors painted in Gloss Black then shoot us an email and we can get that going for you. Info@ind-distribution.com
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I don't mind the rear reflectors, I'll keep them red. The fronts need to go and are sitting on my desk waiting for the car.
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Test fitted the Acexxon rear reflector inserts on our G82 M4.
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We will have a write up / video soon however there is just a few screws that need to come out to get access to the rear reflectors. Must easier than we had originally thought.
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Not an GX car but the same methodology applies- I did a gloss vinyl wrap which is simple cheap and durable:
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